Additional infoRecorded at Maestro Musik and Studio Fredman studios.
Produced and engineered by Opeth.
Sound settings and additional engineering by Fredrik Nordström and Isak Edh.
Mastered at The Mastering Room by Goran Finnberg.
Booklet design by Travis Smith and Opeth.
Photos by Harry Välimaki and Travis Smith (special thanks to Siggi Blasey).
Logo designed by Timo Ketola.

Remastered version by Jens Borgen was released in 2008 through Peaceville Records which included reworked artwork, 5.1 surround sound, and a video of "Face Of Melinda" taken from "The Roundhouse Tapes".

Thanks to Still Life, I have become an Opeth fan, simply because it has all I ask: at the same time violent and calm, heavy and melodic, metal and acoustic, the long songs, the wonderful singing, the perfect musicians, the sublime quality of the songwriting... I still wonder how can one not give the highest rating to an Opeth album, and especially to this one, which is for me their best.

Technicality, Progression, Complexity, a lot of solos, and some other good things describe Opeth's music, Still Life is one of those albums that everyone loves, that everyone talks about, so I decided to buy it, actually I have this album since 2000 but anyway that does not matter.

This album is generally good, of course for those persons that consider Opeth's music as Death Metal this album will be hideously boring and dull, but dudes Opeth is not only death metal, in fact the best thing in Opeth is their versatility and flexibility in the music they create, of course also the complexity and everything else is brilliant, but the main thing is their adaptability.

I don't know a lot of bands who, like Opeth, progress so much after each album and stay so good. Alongside the brutality of death metal, which is the fuel of Opeth, there is a very strong progressive side which are of past generations, old and even obscure rock and metal bands from he '70s. Their progression was short lived, but thanks to Mike Akerfeldt, their soul lives on in Opeth.

'Perfect. Absolutely perfect. This is the single most influencial piece of musical work ever (for me). From start to finish it is amazing. The whole album is put together perfectly. Songs flow togther in perfect fashion. Riff after riff your musical senses are assulted, tickled, pleased or un-nerved.

Did I mention it's perfect?

'Moonlapse Vertigo' is my personal favorite, as well as 'The Moor', 'Face of Melinda' and 'Serenity Painted Death'.

I highly recommend you get it, sit down, hit play, look at the album art, read the insert/lyrics and let it sink in.

I don't know what it is about listening to this album at midnight with absolutely no disturbances whatsoever, but its something magical, I'll say. Originally i didn't actually know this was a conceptual record, but i don't think it really matters, given the fact that this album some of Opeth's best riffs and melodies, sometimes together in one song. That's all I can say.

Talk about a brilliant album, you have two absolutely timeless tracks : Godhead's Lament and Serenity Painted Death and then another 5 brilliant tracks ... I think in terms of the more extreme Opeth riffs (Death Metal riffs), this album has the best of those.

Quiet a fucking masterpiece in every fucking way possible. Extreme vocals are probably the best death metal vocals I've ever heard and also riffing is just prefect. A timeless classic without any doubt
The only thing I can do is this :

Definitely a landmark album. Serenity Painted Death is one of my favourite Opeth songs!

Only thing that pisses me off is I've been unable to get a replacement copy since mine died (old CD player ate it somehow with a big unfixable scratch) unless I want a 5.1 version. Every time I've ordered it, it never arrives.

i got the stereo double disc pack. tbh i watched the bonus face of melinda live video but other than that i never touch the second disc. it comes in quite a nice case, but i would have just got the normal audio cd if i could

More spiteful and intense than the rest of their discography, but still as intricate and nuanced as Blackwater Park. The guitar work is unsurprisingly outstanding, and their concept of complexity and variation is showcased effortlessly with some captivating moments. I won't bore anyone reading through this slew of mini-reviews with more complaints about acoustic breaks and clean vocals, but that is the only reason this doesn't get more love from me. When they're doing what I like Opeth to be doing, they're a force.

Definitely a landmark album. Serenity Painted Death is one of my favourite Opeth songs!

Only thing that pisses me off is I've been unable to get a replacement copy since mine died (old CD player ate it somehow with a big unfixable scratch) unless I want a 5.1 version. Every time I've ordered it, it never arrives.

i got the stereo double disc pack. tbh i watched the bonus face of melinda live video but other than that i never touch the second disc. it comes in quite a nice case, but i would have just got the normal audio cd if i could

Is that the one in the red case where the booklet is attached to the case? That's the one I've got. The 2nd disc has some sort of fancy stereo (or something like that) version of the album. I've only heard it once, cause it needs to be played in the dvd player instead of a cd player. It sounds a bit different, bit like a different mix of the album.

Is that the one in the red case where the booklet is attached to the case? That's the one I've got. The 2nd disc has some sort of fancy stereo (or something like that) version of the album. I've only heard it once, cause it needs to be played in the dvd player instead of a cd player. It sounds a bit different, bit like a different mix of the album.

yep, thats the one. as i said ive never even properly heard the stereo mix. the box is quite nice, apart from the fact it doesnt fit in a cd rack which always annoys me. i like the how the booklet has an image in the style of the cover on each page representing the story. i think it might be the only way to get the cover that doesnt have the torn and damaged effect

This album don't works for me, well title ''Still Life'' yes still life it is after this, but comparing what was before I talk about 1-2 albums, and this, well I don't judge, but seems band needs some changes, or its just me, listening a-z in such short period of time basically in days

I wish I heard this on release. This album is pretty close to flawless imo. If I had a choice i'd swap Benighted for another acoustic song or omit it entirely, but as it stands this is still a very rewarding indulgence from beginning to end. They really had the magic touch when it came to riffs and overall song balance.

This album is perfect in every sense i'm not an old fan of opeth, i discovered them about 3 years ago, but they blew my mind instantly. Ghost of perdition was my first song, and this album in particular is the one i've been listening non-stop. I was lucky enough to save the money and i got to saw them live 18th of July in Argentina it was awesome

Faaaaaaaaaaar from perfect. It lacks the consistence of Blackwater Park and the dark atmosphere of Morningrise. It's still very good though.

I'm starting to Think this is superior to Blackwater Park. Some tracks from BWP have some sections I dont really care about while I love mostly everything going on here.
Then again, I gave them both a nine so what the heck.